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European Commission adopts EU-wide restriction on PFAS subgroup
Added: 26 Sep 2024
New measure restricts use of PFHxA and related substances, used in consumer textiles, food packagin…
Indian natural rubber prices continue trading high
Added: 25 Sep 2024
Prices ease back slightly following the surge of RSS4 on the Kottayam market in August
Marangoni-Prinx Chengshan partnership to address tire casing shortage
Added: 25 Sep 2024
Italian retreading specialist launches RTH155 tread ring based on Prinx’s Austone tires
Engel claims increased efficiency with new LSR injection moulding machine
Added: 25 Sep 2024
To be displayed at Fakuma, e-victory 100 produces single-wire seals using a 256-cavity mould from R…
Datwyler commits to science-based emission reduction targets
Added: 25 Sep 2024
Swiss group aims to specify ‘ambitious and achievable’ emissions reduction targets over the next fe…
Rubber futures see ‘sharp rise’ due to severe weather conditions
Added: 24 Sep 2024
Synthetic rubber markets also saw significant speculative buying, with SHFE BR futures climbing 4% …
German rubber industry criticises overregulation under European laws
Added: 24 Sep 2024
WDK says Germany's ‘overfulfilment’ of European legislation a disadvantage for local manufacturers
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Wacker Chemie reaffirms commitment to silicones
Added: 24 Sep 2024
Electric mobility, particularly in China, to drive demand for ‘essential’ polymers
Italian rubber & plastics machinery makers see sings of slowdown
Added: 24 Sep 2024
Decline driven by contracting industrial sector in general and Germany’s ‘unfavourable economy’
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Celanese: Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer is back!
Added: 24 Sep 2024
Invests in production, optimises manufacturing processes, improves collaboration with local partner…
ZC Rubber extends strategic partnership with logistics group DSV
Added: 24 Sep 2024
Under 10-year extension, DSV will equip fleets with Westlake tires, promote the brand among Europea…
Nokian Tyres VP: EUDR requirements being introduced "too soon"
Added: 23 Sep 2024
Still “many open questions” regarding EU deforestation regulation, says Finnish tire maker's sustai…
Fraunhofer, FST find fluoropolymer seals are “indispensable”
Added: 23 Sep 2024
Study by German institute with Freudenberg highlights need for "differentiated" approach to PFAS re…
Bridgestone leadership reshuffle to support "glocal" strategy
Added: 23 Sep 2024
Effective 2025, new key global functions of chief innovation officer and chief strategy officer wil…
Toyoda Gosei expanding in India with new manufacturing facility
Added: 23 Sep 2024
Plant in southern state to produce components for safety systems as well as interior & exterior pro…
Nokian inaugurates passenger car tire factory in Romania
Added: 20 Sep 2024
Facility in Oradea claimed to be the world's first 'full-scale zero CO2 emission' tire factory...
SBTi validates Pirelli’s goal of ‘net zero’ by 2040
Added: 20 Sep 2024
Sustainability goals claimed to be “the most challenging among tire makers...”
Metso expands mill liner recycling service to North America
Added: 20 Sep 2024
Process enables “efficient separation” of liner materials so components can be recycled into new pr…
Wacker progresses CO2 capture from silicon production process
Added: 19 Sep 2024
Group envisages large-scale implementation after pilot test campaign achieves capture rates of over…
Germany, US push back on flourine-chemical restriction moves
Added: 19 Sep 2024
German chancellor Scholz rules out blanket ban on substances, while test-data concerns force EPA to…
